Not all hardwood floors are good candidates for waxing, either. If you've previously used a polyurethane finish on the floor, skip waxing. Applying wax over polyurethane may affect the appearance.

Once Courtney removes the wax, the floor is back to its bare original state. In some cases, depending on what the homeowners want to do, he'll apply a new layer of polyurethane to finish the job.